coram-ai - Global People Operations Lead

Bangalore, India+ Equity4w ago

In Office Mid APAC Asset Management Health Insurance People Operations Manager Legal Counsel Employee Relations Performance Management Team Management Rippling Coaching

Requirements

• Ability to work in an onsite environment (5 Days WFO: Bangalore) • 3-8 years of experience in People Ops, HR, or Office Administration, with at least 2 years in a • management or standalone HR role. • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or postgraduate diploma in HR preferred. • Strong working knowledge of Indian labor and employment law (PF, ESI, Shops & Establishment, gratuity, etc.) • Hands-on experience managing office administration and vendor operations. • Experience with employee relations, performance management, and end-to-end employee lifecycle. • Comfortable working across time zones with US-based leadership (some overlap with US Pacific hours expected) • Excellent written and verbal communication in English. • Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive situations professionally. • Experience at a US-headquartered startup or scaling technology company with an India office. • Familiarity with PEO/EOR models for India operations. • Experience setting up HR and office operations from scratch (greenfield). • Exposure to HRIS platforms (Rippling, Darwinbox, Keka, or similar). • Prior experience supporting recruiting and talent acquisition in India's tech market.

Responsibilities

• People Operations & Employee Relations: • Own the full employee lifecycle in India: onboarding, documentation, performance support, offboarding. • Serve as the primary HR point of contact for India-based employees, handling day-to-day people queries and employee relations matters. • Partner with US HR leadership to ensure consistency in company policies while adapting for Indian labor law and local norms. • Manage performance review cycles, support managers with coaching and documentation, and handle PIPs and exits professionally. • Ensure compliance with Indian employment laws including Shops & Establishment Act, PF, ESI, gratuity, and other applicable regulations. • Maintain accurate employee records and manage HRIS data for the India team. • Office Administration & Operations: • Manage all aspects of India office operations: facilities, supplies, vendors, maintenance, and workplace experience. • Own vendor relationships (cleaning, security, internet, catering, equipment) and negotiate contracts. • Coordinate office logistics for events, team gatherings, and visiting US-based team members. • Manage office budgets and track expenses, partnering with Finance on cost reporting. • Handle asset management: laptops, equipment procurement, inventory tracking. • Ensure the office is a productive, well-maintained, and welcoming environment. • Compliance & Payroll Coordination: • Partner with our payroll provider/PEO to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. • Own statutory compliance: PF, ESI, professional tax, gratuity, labor welfare fund, and related filings. • Manage benefits administration including health insurance, leave policies, and any India-specific perks· • Coordinate with external legal counsel on employment contracts, NDAs, and any labor-related matters. • Support audit and compliance requirements as the India team scales. • Culture & Engagement: • Champion Coram's culture in the India office -- bridge the US and India teams so it feels like one company. • Plan and execute engagement initiatives: team events, celebrations, wellness programs. • Own internal communications for the India office in partnership with US leadership. • Support recruiting coordination for India roles, including interview scheduling, offer letters, and candidate experience.

Benefits

• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and base life insurance • Flexible paid time off and paid holidays • Equity in a rapidly growing company • Referral bonuses • The latest Apple tech and unlimited tools so you can win • We're on a mission to transform a $50B+ legacy industry by bringing the power of cutting-edge multimodal LLMs and computer vision to real-world security and operations. From firearm detection to intelligent access control, our AI-native platform turns every camera and sensor into a smart system that enhances safety, efficiency, and awareness. • Founded by Ashesh Jain (ex-Lyft Level 5, PhD Cornell) and Peter Ondruska (ex-Lyft, PhD Oxford), Coram AI is backed by Ansa Capital, Battery Ventures, Mosaic, 8VC and Up Partners, have raised over $65M, and were named to the CB Insights AI 100 as one of the most promising AI companies in the world. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.